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$374+ Cheap flights from Auckland (AKL) to San Francisco (SFO)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — SFO
Aug 22 — Aug 291
Sat 8/22
Sat 8/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Auckland Intl to San Francisco are usually found in February or March, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Monday and return on a Friday

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Cheapest flights from Auckland to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Auckland to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 23, 2026.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/122:00 pm
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop18h 40m
Fiji Airways
Fri 9/1811:25 pm
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop18h 20m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 7/23$782
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/202:00 pm
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop18h 40m
Fiji Airways
Sun 10/411:25 pm
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop18h 20m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 7/20$786
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/52:00 pm
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop18h 40m
Fiji Airways
Fri 8/2811:25 pm
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop28h 50m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 7/22$800
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/254:15 pm
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop16h 40m
Fiji Airways
Sat 8/110:35 pm
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop19h 10m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 7/22$806
This Fiji Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Fiji Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/87:00 am
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop25h 55m
Fiji Airways
Fri 8/2811:25 pm
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop28h 50m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 7/22$815
This Fiji Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Fiji Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/282:00 pm
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop18h 40m
Fiji Airways
Fri 9/1111:25 pm
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop28h 50m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 7/21$816
This Fiji Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Fiji Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/77:00 am
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop25h 40m
Fiji Airways
Fri 8/2811:25 pm
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop28h 50m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 7/22$832
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/232:00 pm
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop18h 40m
Fiji Airways
Wed 9/3011:10 pm
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop18h 35m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 7/20$849
This Fiji Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Fiji Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/22:00 pm
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop18h 40m
Fiji Airways
Fri 8/2811:25 pm
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop28h 50m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 7/22$867
This CheersTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheersTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/241:50 pm
AKL
-
SFO
Nonstop12h 00m
Air New Zealand
Tue 9/110:05 pm
SFO
-
AKL
Nonstop12h 55m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 7/23$870
This CheersTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheersTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/101:50 pm
AKL
-
SFO
Nonstop12h 00m
Air New Zealand
Tue 8/1810:05 pm
SFO
-
AKL
Nonstop12h 55m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 7/20$873
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/151:50 pm
AKL
-
SFO
Nonstop12h 00m
Air New Zealand
Sat 8/1511:00 pm
SFO
-
AKL
Nonstop13h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 7/22$874

Find flight deals from Auckland to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Auckland (AKL) to San Francisco (SFO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated July 23, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$782
(oojo)

One-way from

$374
(Flightnetwork)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,112

Good round-trip deal

$1,107 or less

Good one-way deal

$583 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Auckland Intl-San Francisco flight deals.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($80 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Auckland to San Francisco that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 23, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Auckland to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Mon 8/3

7:00 am-6:50 am

1 stop18h 50m

San Francisco

Sun 8/16

11:25 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop20h 25m

$922

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Mon 8/3

7:00 am-6:50 am

1 stop18h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 9/14

11:20 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop23h 25m

$923

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Sat 8/15

1:50 pm-6:50 am

Nonstop12h 00m

San Francisco

Sat 8/15

11:00 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop21h 05m

$954

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Tue 8/4

1:25 pm-8:34 am

2 stops38h 09m

San Francisco

Mon 9/14

7:00 am-2:05 pm

2 stops36h 05m

$985

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Mon 9/14

4:30 pm-6:35 am

1 stop33h 05m

San Francisco

Fri 9/18

11:20 pm-12:35 am

1 stop30h 15m

$1,045

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Fri 9/25

6:20 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop18h 25m

San Francisco

Thu 10/1

1:41 pm-5:55 am

1 stop44h 14m

$1,117
Quickest round-trip

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Mon 9/14

1:50 pm-7:05 am

Nonstop12h 15m

San Francisco

Fri 9/18

10:05 pm-6:00 am

Nonstop12h 55m

$1,182

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Thu 12/31

7:55 pm-11:05 am

Nonstop12h 10m

San Francisco

Fri 1/15

11:25 pm-5:40 pm

1 stop21h 15m

$1,312

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Fri 12/11

2:35 pm-11:54 am

1 stop18h 19m

San Francisco

Thu 1/14

8:59 pm-8:15 am

1 stop38h 16m

$1,327

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Fri 8/28

4:05 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop20h 40m

San Francisco

Fri 9/11

7:55 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops25h 55m

$1,328

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Compare providers for flights from Auckland to San Francisco

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Auckland to San Francisco in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
BusinessClassPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JetabroadPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
BudgetAirPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Auckland-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Auckland-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Auckland-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Auckland-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Auckland-San Francisco flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Auckland to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Auckland with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Auckland to San Francisco

How far ahead should I book a flight from Auckland to San Francisco?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Auckland to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 87 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Auckland to San Francisco?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to San Francisco (average of $800). Flying from Auckland to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,112). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AKL to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Auckland to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 23, 2026.

When flying from Auckland to San Francisco, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Auckland to San Francisco?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Auckland to San Francisco flights typically cost between $892 and $1,180 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $782 on Fiji Airways (Sep 12-Sep 18).

The best insider tips for Auckland to San Francisco flights

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John Walton

John Walton

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Harriet Baskas

Expert on SFO

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Francisco. Reviews last updated July 23, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Fiji Airways,Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways from Auckland to San Francisco have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
248 reviews

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
248 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
248 reviews

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
654 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
248 reviews

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,067 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
248 reviews

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,024 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
248 reviews

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Auckland to San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Auckland to San Francisco?

    You will need to book a flight from Auckland Intl to San Francisco if you want to fly from Auckland to San Francisco. At least 4 different airlines have flights from Auckland Intl (AKL) to San Francisco (SFO) on a regular basis. There are 5 flights to San Francisco from the Auckland airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from AKL to SFO to be around 12h 00m.

  • How popular is this Auckland to San Francisco flight route?

    The Auckland Intl to San Francisco flight path was viewed by 10 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Auckland to San Francisco?

    Departing from Auckland to San Francisco will take you 18h 50m. The distance between Auckland and San Francisco is about 6526 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to San Francisco round-trip?

    United Airlines, at $582, was found to be the cheapest airline from Auckland to San Francisco.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Fiji Airways and Qantas Airways. United Airlines is currently priced 38% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Auckland to San Francisco one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Auckland to San Francisco are Delta ($247), Air Canada ($327), and Fiji Airways ($332).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Auckland to San Francisco?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Auckland to San Francisco on time: SWISS (92%), United Airlines (78%), Air New Zealand (78%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Auckland to San Francisco?

    The cheapest flight price from Auckland to San Francisco is $473. On average you can expect to pay $1,619. The most popular route, (Auckland Intl - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $900.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Auckland to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Auckland to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Auckland to San Francisco?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Auckland to San Francisco.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Auckland to San Francisco?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Auckland to San Francisco by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Auckland to San Francisco?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to San Francisco (average of $800). Flying from Auckland to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,112). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Auckland to San Francisco

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Auckland to San Francisco. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$582Average$1,091FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$676Average$819FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$785Average$940FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air New ZealandCheapest$893Average$1,299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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